Carey Polis

Dec 2, 2024 | cupofjo.com | Carey Polis

For those who also live by the knock-with-your-elbows rule, you’ve likely given lots of wine to hosts over the years. Wine is great! It’s nice to bring something that people will enjoy! But you know what’s better? CONDIMENTS. It’s my firm belief that condiments work for any occasion. Having a bad day? Here’s some glistening harissa for a little treat. Got a promotion? You deserve fancy mustard! Feeling untethered about the state of the world?

May 29, 2024 | cupofjo.com | Carey Polis

As someone who once taught a class entirely devoted to Night Cheese, I love (LOVE) a cheese plate. But you know what’s easier and more statement-making than a cheese plate? Just serving one big cheese. Not any cheese can stand alone, though. For a cheese to go solo, it must be so delicious that party guests don’t even realize that there is only one cheese option available. And it needs to be physically big — if it’s going to be in the spotlight, it shouldn’t be shy about taking up space.

May 15, 2024 | cupofjo.com | Carey Polis

When packing snacks for a trip, I’ve never quite managed to be the type of parent who brings along a rainbow of wholesome foods…Goldfish? Yes. Vegetables that I’ve sliced and prepped the night before? Not gonna happen. But I have figured out a secret weapon snack that has a proven track record of abating hangriness and powering through unwelcomed TSA delays for my two kids (ages 5 and 2). It’s…a Ziploc bag of cooked pasta. Yes, that’s it.

Jan 25, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert |Jessica Sidman |Cynthia Hacinli |Carey Polis

Magazine Issues Take a peek inside the February issue on newsstands now. This page describes the contents of an issue of Washingtonian magazine. Subscribers get exclusive early access through our print and digital editions. Most of our feature stories are later published online and linked below. Buy a Single IssueSubscribeOr Manage My SubscriptionFEATURES100 Very Best RestaurantsThese are the restaurants that we’re most excited to dine at right now–with our top 25 ranked.

Jan 24, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Ann Limpert |Jessica Sidman |Cynthia Hacinli |Carey Polis

“Where should we eat tonight?”The question, we’re happy to say, has more good answers than ever. That said, it makes our job of selecting the area’s top 100 restaurants a toughie.